Edmonton Journal · The Globe and Mail · Toronto Star · Ottawa Citizen
Wenran Jiang
Publishing · On our record since 2008
Where this writer stands
Trade5 pieces
Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“I have long argued that Canada's energy security depends on diversifying both markets and partnerships — not on threatening to withhold supply, and not on walking away from the federation.” Read the piece
Energy4 pieces
Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“The newly proposed West Coast pipeline, championed by Alberta's government, is the logical next step. It would open more capacity to Asia, strengthen our energy security, and benefit the national economy.” Read the piece
Federalism1 piece
Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“Here, Alberta is poised to take a leading role. As the primary beneficiary of the previous investment boom and the hub of Canada's energy industry, the province has the expertise, infrastructure, and motivation to champion this renewed partnership.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Opinion: What Trump’s Venezuela oil deal means for AlbertaOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Sep 3, 2026
- Opinion: Canada, China getting down to business on energy co-operationOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jun 17, 2026
- Opinion: Don't let new U.S. pipeline distract us from the West CoastOpinion · Edmonton Journal · May 6, 2026
- Opinion: China offers a lesson and an opportunity for Canadian energyOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Apr 14, 2026
- Opinion: Carney has reopened the door to energy co-operation with ChinaOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jan 30, 2026
- Canada needs to reset its relationship with China. Here’s whyOpinion · Toronto Star · Aug 9, 2025
- Opinion | The bitter saga of Meng Wanzhou and the two Michaels is finally over. Now come the tough questionsOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 24, 2021
- Opinion | The Saturday Debate: Could Canada be a partner with China?Opinion · Toronto Star · Mar 19, 2021
- The Big Debate: Has China handled the coronavirus crisis properly? | The StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Feb 17, 2020
- U.K. decision on Huawei is a useful guide for CanadaOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 30, 2020
- U.K. decision on Huawei is a useful guide for Canada | The StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 29, 2020
- Hong Kong’s violence can only be stopped through compromises by all parties | The StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Nov 19, 2019
- Should Canada extradite Meng Wanzhou to the U.S.? No | The StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Feb 4, 2019
- Should Canada extradite Meng Wanzhou to the U.S.? No | The StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Feb 4, 2019
- Canada needs strategic clarity on engagement with China | The StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 10, 2018
- After Huawei arrest, China should take a deep breath and wait for the evidenceOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 5, 2018
- Trump-Xi summit produced no winners | The StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 3, 2018
- Under USMCA, Canada is neither strong nor freeOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Oct 2, 2018
- Why the U.S. and China called a truce in their trade warOpinion · The Globe and Mail · May 22, 2018
- Kim is ‘Little Rocket Man’ no more – but don’t celebrate denuclearization just yetOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Mar 8, 2018
- Now is the time for a strong Canada-China energy partnershipOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 2, 2017
- Now is the time for a strong Canada-China energy partnershipOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 2, 2017
- Now is the time for a strong Canada-China energy partnershipOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 2, 2017
- Now is the time for a strong Canada-China energy partnershipOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 2, 2017
- Now is the time for a strong Canada-China energy partnershipOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 2, 2017
- Now is the time for a strong Canada-China energy partnershipOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 2, 2017
- Only diplomacy can cool the Korean peninsulaOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Apr 12, 2017
- Only diplomacy can cool the Korean peninsulaOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Apr 11, 2017
- Only diplomacy can cool the Korean peninsulaOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Apr 11, 2017
- Taiwan, and world, should worry about Trump showdown with ChinaOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 19, 2016
- Taiwan, and world, should worry about Trump showdown with China | Toronto StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 18, 2016
- Taiwan, and world, should worry about Trump showdown with China | Toronto StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 15, 2016
- Trump's Taiwan phone call was a calculated message to Beijing Add to ...Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 6, 2016
- Trump's Taiwan phone call was a calculated message to Beijing Add to ...Opinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 6, 2016
- Trump's Taiwan phone call was a calculated message to BeijingOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 6, 2016
- Trump's Taiwan phone call was a calculated message to BeijingOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 6, 2016
- Trump's Taiwan phone call was a calculated message to BeijingOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 6, 2016
- How Canada should engage China on human rightsOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 23, 2016
- How Canada should engage China on human rights | Toronto StarOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 22, 2016
- Canada’s China policy needs more than panda diplomacyOpinion · Toronto Star · Mar 27, 2013
- Opinion | Canada’s China policy needs more than panda diplomacyOpinion · Toronto Star · Mar 26, 2013
- China needs to show it’s no threat; Canada’s oil patch needs to competeOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 9, 2012
- China needs to show it’s no threat; Canada’s oil patch needs to competeOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 9, 2012
- China needs to show it’s no threat; Canada’s oil patch needs to competeOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Dec 8, 2012
- Ottawa CitizenOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Dec 7, 2012
- China’s new leaders: Continuity vs. reformOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 3, 2012
- China’s new leaders: Continuity vs. reformOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 2, 2012
- Ottawa CitizenOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Nov 13, 2012
- Ottawa CitizenOpinion · Ottawa Citizen · Oct 20, 2012
- Cool heads must prevail in Beijing and TokyoOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 17, 2012
- Cool heads must prevail in Beijing and TokyoOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 17, 2012
- Bo Xilai, a fallen star in an opaque landOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Sep 5, 2012
- New Frontier, same old problemsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 22, 2012
- New Frontier, same old problemsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 22, 2012
- New Frontier, same old problemsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 22, 2012
- New Frontier, same old problemsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 22, 2012
- New Frontier, same old problemsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 22, 2012
- New Frontier, same old problemsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 22, 2012
- New Frontier, same old problemsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 22, 2012
- New Frontier, same old problemsOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Aug 22, 2012